The body of the contract—what the parties are agreeing to—is preceeded and followed by other components.  This webcast considers what information you should include, and exclude, in the title, the introductory clause, the recitals, the lead-in, the concluding clause, and the signature blocks. Also discussed is the role of schedules and exhibits.

Contract drafting is a vital function at law firms and at companies. In this series of seven one-hour programs, Ken Adams shows you how to draft contracts that express clearly the intent of the parties. The focus is not on what you say in a contract, but how you say it.  He demonstrates the flaws in many standard usages and recommends alternatives that are more concise and less prone to confusion.

You will also learn from these webcasts the significant benefits that come with efficient contract language and how you can improve contract language by automating your contract process.

The webcasts explore issues addressed in detail in Ken Adams's groundbreaking book A Manual of Style for Contract Drafting (purchase from Amazon or ABA).  If you work regularly with contracts, you'll find these programs valuable—

• whether you work at a law firm or a company
• whether you're a lawyer or contact manager
• wherever in the world you're located
• whatever your level of experience

Be sure to catch each webcast in this series:

• Categories of Contract Language
• Defined Terms; Ambiguity
• Select Words and Phrases
• Drafting as Writing; Layout and Typography; Redrafting Exercises
• The Benefits of Clarity; Effecting Change 
• Automating the Contract Process